| WEESA |
Saiki Weesa (彩木瑋嗣), better known by his stage name WEESA, is a Japanese singer and performer. He is a member of the group PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE.
Early Life[]
Saiki Weesa was born on February 26, 2004, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. His mother is Korean and his father is Moroccan.[1][2]
Influenced by his parents who loved Western music, he started listening to artists such as Bob Marley, The Beatles, and Nirvana from a young age.[3][4] Around the time he entered elementary school, he aspired to become an artist like Michael Jackson, and as a result, he started singing and dancing.[3] Besides being an artist, he also considered becoming a physical education teacher as he only had good grades in physical education.[5]
Looking back at his childhood, he revealed that he was a show-off. "Even at school events and in gym class, I would take the initiative and go out in front. I just wanted to stand out."[6]
In 2013, he participated in the GLOBAL JAPAN CHALLENGE in order to go to New York but failed. As a result, he started attending EXPG Nagoya.[7][8]
Career[]
2017[]
In December 2017, he was revealed as a member of EXPG Lab's project group Crasher kidz.[9]
2019[]
On July 4, he made his first appearance as a member of PSYCHIC FEVER at the BATTLE OF TOKYO ~ENTER THE Jr.EXILE~ live concert at Makuhari Messe.
On September 24, he was announced as an official member of the group.
2022[]
On July 13, he made his major debut in PSYCHIC FEVER with the release of their first studio album P.C.F.
In September, he was invited to the "MCHOICE 2022 | MINT AWARDS 2022" by Thai magazine Mint.
2023[]
On March 30, he graduated from EXPG High School.[10][11]
In September, he was invited to the "MCHOICE 2023 | MINT AWARDS 2023" alongside Kohatsu Kokoro.
2024[]
In March, he made his runway debut at the "38th MYNAVI TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION 2024 SPRING/SUMMER".
Works[]
Fashion[]
- Runways
- [2024] 38th MYNAVI TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION 2024 SPRING/SUMMER[12]
Trivia[]
- Member Color: Green[N 1]
- Special Skill: Drawing[13]
- Habit: Writing lyrics[3]
- Him and fellow group member JIMMY were born on the same day, 4 years apart.
- His biggest inspiration is Michael Jackson. He inspired him to become an artist.[7]
- According to his fellow members, he acts cool on stage, but is actually surprisingly cute, messy, innocent and mischievous.[14]
- According to Kohatsu Kokoro, he has a cute side to him and likes to be with others more than being alone, and would follow Kohatsu when he goes somewhere else. He would also have a wide variety of hobbies and interests, such as fashion, drawing, and movies.[15]
- Likes R&B, Hip-Hop and Rock.[7]
- Describes himself as "free".[7]
- Met fellow groupmate Kohatsu Kokoro for the first time at an audition when he was in fourth grade of elementary school.[16][4][15]
- According to both of them, they were a bit more outgoing back then, but have calmed down a bit after becoming adults. Additionally, when they used to practice together, they always ended up fighting.[17]
- Admires EXILE ATSUSHI and ELLY. "I've watched ATSUSHI on audition shows and YouTube for a long time, and I think he has a very stoic way of thinking about vocals, and I respect that. Also, I'm interested in apparel and various other things, so I admire ELLY because he is active in the game world and successful in various fields through his creativity."[18]
- If he didn't enter the entertainment industry, he would have become a designer.[16]
- Aspires to be active as a creative person (in the fields of art, music, fashion, etc.) and likes drawing pictures and making clothes.[3]
- In January 2024, he revealed that he would like to be involved in PSYCHIC FEVER's music production and that he love to write lyrics.[17]
- When it comes to movie, he doesn't have a specific genre he prefers. Some of his favorites are Trainspotting and Men in Black.[16]
- The first tour he participated in as a back dancer was Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS LIVE TOUR 2019 "RAISE THE FLAG".[7]
- Often goes out when he has days off, for example for dinner with the members.[19]
- Likes to do strength training and also stretches every day. He sometimes gets advice on how to work out from Kohatsu Kokoro, who loves muscle training.[20]
- Considers South Korea as another home country.[21]
- Is currently learning Korean.
- According to himself, he doesn't adhere to any particular language and just wants to use his own pronunciation and speaking habits when it comes to singing.[22]
- Wants to visit every country in the world.[23]
- Doesn't like mayonnaise.[24]
Honorary Titles[]
| Honorary titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceeded by First |
Youngest Member of PSYCHIC FEVER September 24, 2019 - |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceeded by Sunada Masahiro |
Youngest Member of EXILE TRIBE July 13, 2022 - January 10, 2023 |
Succeeded by Nanba Sora |
Notes[]
- ↑ As shown in the tour goods starting from PSYCHIC FEVER ASIA TOUR 2024 "HEAT".
References[]
- ↑ https://twitter.com/psyfe_member/status/1612011239722582018
- ↑ https://www.vivi.tv/post396811/
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 https://smartmag.jp/archives/14342/5/
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000221328
- ↑ https://www.nylon.jp/365/2023/0727
- ↑ https://ciao.shogakukan.co.jp/82538/
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bBzAlbY5lg
- ↑ https://realsound.jp/2021/10/post-876185.html
- ↑ EXPG Diary Vol.61 Page 2
- ↑ https://twitter.com/psyfe_member/status/1641393474791673856
- ↑ https://twitter.com/psyfe_official/status/1641394172560314368
- ↑ https://mdpr.jp/news/detail/4216560
- ↑ https://www.tokyoheadline.com/565125/
- ↑ https://jj-jj.net/lifestyle/162537/
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 https://sweetweb.jp/archives/86580
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 https://www.kpopwise.com/2022/07/exclusive-interview-psychic-fever-from-exile-tribe.html
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 https://www.tvlife.jp/pickup/655009
- ↑ https://realsound.jp/2021/10/post-876185_2.html
- ↑ https://www.nylon.jp/365/2023/0716
- ↑ https://maquia.hpplus.jp/skincare/news/90731/1/
- ↑ https://www.fujitv-view.jp/article/post-863174/3/
- ↑ https://rollingstonejapan.com/articles/detail/40462/1/1/1
- ↑ https://realsound.jp/2023/12/post-1521797_2.html
- ↑ https://smartmag.jp/archives/55531/
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